In the morning of February 15 1942, the Japanese has broken through the defenses already and the allies we had were low on food and ammunition which was very important to fight back.
"At 09:30, Percival held a conference at Fort Canning with his senior commanders. Percival proposed two options: either launch an immediate counter-attack to regain the reservoirs and the military food depots in the Bukit Timah region and drive the enemy's artillery off its commanding heights outside the town; or capitulate. All present agreed that no counterattack was possible. Percival opted for surrender.
A deputation was selected to go to the Japanese headquarters. It consisted of a senior staff officer, the colonial secretary and an interpreter. They set off in a motor car bearing a Union Jack and a white flag of truce toward the enemy lines to discuss a cessation of hostilities. They returned with orders that Percival himself proceed with staff officers to the Ford Motor Factory, where Yamashita would lay down the terms of surrender. A further requirement was that the Japanese Rising Sun Flag be hoisted over the tallest building in Singapore, the Cathay Building, as soon as possible to maximise the psychological impact of the official surrender. Percival formally surrendered shortly after 17:15." - (Wikipedia)They surrendered all the military forces in Singapore. It seemed like there was no hope. No help. No defenses anymore. Hopeless. The weapons and equipment were taken and troops could not do anything until any notice.
Website URL : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Singapore
Date accessed : 17 February 2013
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